Chicago police sergeant kills himself while on duty
Chicago IL Sept 4 2018 A Chicago police sergeant found unresponsive in his squad car Monday afternoon in the West Loop apparently killed himself, police said.
The officer, a sergeant who was a supervisor in the mass transit unit, was found about 3:15 p.m. in the first block of North Desplaines Street, near Madison Street, according to police.
“Devastating news as an on duty #ChicagoPolice officer has taken his own life this evening,” police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in a tweet. “The supervisor in our mass transit section was discovered unresponsive by fellow officers.”
The officer, who appeared to have been shot in the head, was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he later was pronounced dead, police said in a media notification.
“Our hearts are heavy and deepest condolences are with his family and fellow officers tonight,” Guglielmi said in the tweet.
Among the resources Chicago police recommend when someone, including an officer, is contemplating suicide is a national suicide prevention hotline, 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433).
